The Indian Army: Its Contribution to the Development of a Nation

by Stephen Philip Cohen

Book Overview

This book explores the origins of the Indian army from its early exploitative role, to its performance in World War II when it confronted extreme political and military challenges. Cohen examines the doctrine of civilian control in India and the evolution of the theory of so-called martial races. The book serves as an interpretation of the history of the Indian Army in the light of contemporary approaches to nation-building and development theory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195653165
• ISBN13: 9780195653168
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"